Man Utd 
- 12 February
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Man Utd handed golden chance to sign long-term transfer target after U-turn
Manchester United have been handed the chance to sign a long-term transfer target of theirs following a surprising U-turn
Will Jean-Philippe Mateta leave C. Palace and join Man Utd?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Jean-Philippe Mateta's transfer to Man Utd, as reports suggest a 65% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Man Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Jean-Philippe Mateta.
- Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Jean-Philippe Mateta (28).
- Man Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko)
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Key player as direct competitor (Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko)
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Many competitors with higher SciSkill (Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo)
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Alternatives of Man Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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75.9
84.8
|
Rayan Cherki |
 Man City
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€63.3M |
|
75.7
80.4
|
João Pedro |
 Chelsea
|
€71.6M |
|
75.6
77.3
|
Francisco Trincão |
 Sporting
|
€35.2M |
|
75.5
77.8
|
Morgan Gibbs-White |
 N. Forest
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€60.3M |
|
75.5
82.4
|
Georginio Rutter |
 Brighton
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€42.4M |
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75.3
75.3
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Marcus Tavernier |
 B'mouth
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€24.6M |
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75.2
90.2
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Kenan Yıldız |
 Juventus
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€72.9M |
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74.4
81.9
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Morgan Rogers |
 A. Villa
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€59.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco Reitz | 11-02-2026 | Report | |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 11-02-2026 | Report | |
| Kader Meïté | 26-01-2026 | Report | |
| Cole Palmer | 23-01-2026 | Report | |
| Ruben Loftus-Cheek | 23-01-2026 | Report | |
| Hayden Hackney | 16-01-2026 | Report | |
| Tarik Muharemović | 09-01-2026 | Report | |
| Karim Adeyemi | 14-11-2025 | Report |
Jean-Philippe Mateta
F (C)
Skill: 72.2
Pot: 74.7
Team
C. Palace
C. Palace
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€39.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€35.2M – €43M
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Who is Jean-Philippe Mateta?
Jean-Philippe Mateta (FRA) is a a shadow striker and currently plays for C. Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta is 28 years old (1997/06/28) and he is 192cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 14. Jean-Philippe Mateta has also been used as a poacher and as a pressing forward.
Jean-Philippe Mateta's current transfer value is between €35.2M and €43M. His last transfer was from Mainz 05 to C. Palace in 2022. C. Palace paid Mainz 05 €11M for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
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